Tag: iTaukei
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TLTB pushes Fiji land-law reform to safeguard iTaukei landowners’ long-term interests
Fresh warnings from Fiji’s iTaukei Land Trust Board suggest current land laws tilt toward tenants, potentially undercutting landowners’ long-term interests and cultural ties to customary land.… Read more
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Labasa handicraft vendors push mindset shift and pricing discipline for sustainable growth
Labasa’s handicraft scene may be ready to grow, but the biggest barrier isn’t subsidies—it’s mindset. A veteran vendor says separating social ties from pricing and enforcing… Read more
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Lautoka eyes new mixed-use hub as iTaukei land boards sign MOU for Vuda project under solesolevaki
Three‑party talks outline a potential mixed‑use development on iTaukei land in Lautoka, placing landowners at the heart of the process. With feasibility studies and planning underway,… Read more
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Fiji: 91% of Land Held by iTaukei as TLTB Outlines Lands Acts Framework
New figures on Fiji’s land categories reveal how customary ownership still dominates the archipelago, with about 91% of land under iTaukei ownership and TLTB stewardship. The… Read more
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Fiji Girmit Day: Ratu Tevita Mara Affirms Indo-Fijians as Integral to the Nation’s History and Future
– On Girmit Day, Fiji’s Tui Lau reframes belonging—from guests to essential members of the nation’s past, present, and future. A stirring call for unity built… Read more
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Fiji iTaukei landowners push for full mineral ownership and higher royalties as TLTB widens mining law reform push
Fiji’s iTaukei landowners are pushing for a major rethink of who owns minerals and how mining revenue is shared, arguing current rules don’t reflect the value… Read more
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Fiji’s 2025 Workforce Diversifies as Indo-Fijians Hit 33% and ‘Others’ Rise, iTaukei Share Dips
Fiji’s workforce is showing signs of a meaningful shift toward greater diversity. The latest national skills assessment points to rising representation from Indo-Fijians and other groups,… Read more
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Fiji Urges iTaukei Communities to Ditch Kerosene for Local Energy, Sawdust Stoves and Biogas
A push to cut kerosene from village life and ceremonies is spotlighting safer, locally available energy options. From revived traditional stoves to biogas ideas, the discussion… Read more
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Laqere Market Vendors Form Cooperative to Formalize Informal Trade and Launch Taxi Base in Fiji
Vendors at Laqere Market are taking a bold step from informal trade to a coordinated, community-owned venture with a registered cooperative and a dedicated taxi base.… Read more
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Fiji Education Crisis Deepens as Early Childhood Funding Lags and Youth Dropouts Rise
Fresh figures reveal Fiji’s education crisis runs deep, with thousands of youths out of school before secondary education and dropout rates climbing in the early years.… Read more